Graduation

Yep, it's that time of year again. My 3nensei kids graduated on Monday.

This was my third time to sit through a Japanese JHS Graduation Ceremony. And to be honest, I'm glad it was my last. They are so long and drawn out, so solemn, so serious. Nothing like my graduation in Australia back in 1999.

But this year was special. I have taught these kids the entire time. They were 1nensei when I arrived. And over the three years, I have gotten to know these 20 kids pretty well.

Tuesday last week, we had the final English class. It was tough to say good bye, but I managed. We took a few photos at the end of class.

Now, even though there were only 20 of them, the school seems so empty and quiet. But life goes on.